85: VO Business Systems with JD Gibson

Be honest – how organised is your voiceover business actually? 👀Because having a great voice is one thing. But running a business? That's a whole other skill set – and it's one a lot of us quietly struggle with.This month JD Gibson joins us, and he is not your average voice actor. Before the mic, he spent three decades as a computer programmer, systems consultant, and business advisor. He's built his own VO business from the ground up, figured out what works, and now loves helping other creatives do the same – without the overwhelm.We got into what a CRM actually is (and why it's not as complicated as it sounds), how to track your clients and work from research all the way through to a live job, and just how much you can automate when you're a one-person operation.We also talked about something close to our hearts on this show – why running your business properly matters just as much as developing your voice. It's easy to let the admin slide when you're focused on the craft. JD's been there, made the mistakes, and come back with the systems to prove it.Plus he shared some of the most common places voiceovers get stuck and gave us a few quick wins you can actually use now.If your business systems feels chaotic, this one's for you. 🎧Find out more about JD - https://gibsonvo.com--------------------------Panic room - Check out the blog Helen mentions in the Panic Room here.👋🏻 Your hosts are ⁠Rob Bee⁠ and ⁠Helen Bee⁠.📣 For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:– The Voiceover Social Website - https://thevosocial.com/– Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/– See which events are coming soon⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/events/– Find your closest VO Social group⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/socials/ 🌐 Find us online:- ⁠Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thevosocial- LinkedIn⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thevosocial 📣 About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/- B Double E newsletter - https://b-double-e.co.uk/newsletter/- B Double E Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/b_2_es/Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E and The Voicefinder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

We're absolutely buzzing to bring you our chat with the brilliant Abi Phillips – a voice actor who's been working in the industry for 16 years and has the awards to prove it.You've definitely heard Abi's voice. Whether you've been flicking through radio stations, watching telly, or waiting on hold (she makes even that sound good), her warm, earthy British tones have been keeping you company. She's an award-winning powerhouse in radio and TV commercials and promos, but she's equally at home delivering crystal-clear e-learning, trustworthy corporate narrations, or voicing events and award ceremonies as the Voice of God. Basically, she's the Swiss Army knife of voice actors.Abi's journey started young – like, properly young – and we were fascinated to hear how she navigated the tricky transition from child voiceover artist to independent adult voice actor. Spoiler: it wasn't always smooth sailing, but the insights she shares are absolute gold.In this episode, we dive into:The Promo World – Abi gets into the details of radio promos, explaining what it actually takes to be a promo voice and how those sessions differ from your standard commercial work. If you've ever wondered why promo voices have that thing about them, Abi breaks it down beautifully.Station Voices and Career Strategy – Being a station voice is prestigious, but does it box you in? Abi gets refreshingly honest about how being the voice of a radio station can affect what other jobs come your way, and how to navigate those waters.Age in the Industry – We asked the question: Is promo work a young person's game? Abi's answer might surprise you (and reassure a few of us!).From her First Class BA Hons in Performing Arts at Winchester University to her current status as a multi-award-winning voice with serious versatility, Abi's got stories, wisdom, and that grounded perspective we love. Whether she's delivering punchy, conversational reads or sinking into a deep, gritty character with attitude, she brings authenticity and skill in equal measure.This is one of those conversations that feels like chatting with a mate who just happens to know loads about the business. Perfect listening whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.Grab a brew, settle in, and let's get into it.Find Abi online:Website - https://voiceoverabi.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voiceoverabiLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/voiceoverabi/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceoverabiAnnette Rizzo also joins us fresh from Equity's recent meeting to give us an update on everything they are working on.••••••••••••••••• 📣 For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:– The Voiceover Social Website - https://thevosocial.com/– Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/– See which events are coming soon⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/events/– Find your closest VO Social group⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/socials/ 🥳 The Great Big Voiceover Social - https://greatbigvosocial.com/ 🌐 Find us online:- ⁠Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thevosocial- ⁠Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheVOSocial⁠- Facebook Group⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1498027110496615/- LinkedIn⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thevosocial 📣 About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/- B Double E email list - https://b-double-e.co.uk/newsletter/- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/events/- B Double E blog - https://b-double-e.co.uk/blog/- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/services/Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

If you're thinking about giving your voiceover business a proper push in 2026 – brilliant. And if you're not? That's absolutely fine too. But if you are ready to get strategic about how you run things, this episode is exactly what you need.We sat down with Caz Duthie – business strategist, lawyer, former voiceover artist, and now the person helping voice actors understand the business behind the booth. Caz knows what it's like to build something from scratch. After spending over a decade in traditional employment, she made the leap into self-employment in 2019 and founded The Business Success Company, where she works with voiceover artists who want to move beyond "just getting the work" and start running their VO career like a sustainable business.And let's be real – 2025 has been tough for a lot of people. Caz doesn't sugarcoat that. But what she does offer is practical, clear-headed advice on how to prepare for 2026, which might well be more of the same. This isn't about toxic positivity or hustling harder – it's about getting clarity on your positioning, your visibility, and your long-term growth.In this episode, Caz shares her journey from voiceover artist to business strategist, the services she offers through TBSC, and how her VO experience directly shapes the work she does nowPlus, Caz is also managing her eight-year-old daughter's emerging voiceover and acting career, with credits including BabyTV, Netflix, and an 11-show live theatre run of Tink! at The Point Theatre. So she knows a thing or two about juggling multiple plates and making it all work.Whether you're looking to tighten up your business operations, get clearer on your strategy, or just hear from someone who genuinely gets the voiceover world, this conversation is packed with insight. And if you're thinking, "Maybe 2026 is my year to actually sort this out" – well, Caz has got you covered.Listen now and start the year with a plan that actually makes sense.👋🏻 Your hosts are ⁠Rob Bee⁠ and ⁠Helen Bee⁠.🔗 Get in touch with Caz– Website - https://businessbehindthebooth.co.uk/– Getting Started - https://site.cazduthie.withtbsc.com/10-secrets-to-growing-your-business– LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cazduthie– Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/businessbehindthebooth.co.uk/••••••••••••••••• 📣 For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:– The Voiceover Social Website - https://thevosocial.com/– Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/– See which events are coming soon⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/events/– Find your closest VO Social group⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/socials/ 🥳 The Great Big Voiceover Social - https://greatbigvosocial.com/ 🌐 Find us online:- ⁠Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thevosocial- ⁠Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheVOSocial⁠- Facebook Group⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1498027110496615/- LinkedIn⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thevosocial 📣 About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/- B Double E email list - https://b-double-e.co.uk/newsletter/- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/events/- B Double E blog - https://b-double-e.co.uk/blog/- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/services/Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

In this episode, we chat about the moments that made 2025 memorable – from industry shifts and personal wins to the challenges that tested us along the way. We're keeping it real about what worked, what didn't, and what we've learnt from both.We also look ahead to 2026 with excitement about what's coming for the voiceover community, including our Great Big Voiceover Social event in Manchester on 7th February.👋🏻 Your hosts are ⁠Rob Bee⁠ and ⁠Helen Bee⁠.••••••••••••••••• 📣 For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:– The Voiceover Social Website - https://thevosocial.com/– Subscribe to our newsletter⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/– See which events are coming soon⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/events/– Find your closest VO Social group⁠ - https://thevosocial.com/socials/ 🥳 The Great Big Voiceover Social - https://greatbigvosocial.com/ 🌐 Find us online:– ⁠Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thevosocial– Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheVOSocial– Facebook Group⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1498027110496615/– LinkedIn⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thevosocial 📣 About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.– ⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/– B Double E email list - https://b-double-e.co.uk/newsletter/– B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/events/– B Double E blog - https://b-double-e.co.uk/blog/– B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://b-double-e.co.uk/services/Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Join us for a conversation with Paul Schmidt, who's been a successful USA-based voice actor for over 25 years and has been working full-time for several of those. But Paul isn't just behind the mic - he's also a voiceover business coach, community builder, and the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan and the VO Pro Community.We first met Paul at One Voice Dallas, where Helen nearly decorated his white dinner suit with a glass of red wine (oops!). Fortunately, he saw the funny side - and we weren't too mortified to ask him on the podcast!In this episode, we dive deep into the business side of voiceover - the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals. Paul shares hard-won insights from his quarter-century in the industry, from the business processes he couldn't live without to the conventional wisdom he completely disagrees with.Whether you're just starting to think about the business side of VO or you're a seasoned professional looking to refine your approach, Paul's combination of practical experience and teaching expertise offers something valuable for everyone. This isn't just theory - it's real-world advice from someone who's built a thriving voiceover career whilst helping countless others do the same.About Paul SchmidtPaul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He's been full-time for the last several years and lives in beautiful Richmond, Virginia.Paul is the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, a voiceover marketing programme designed to generate consistent opportunities for voice actors to book work, and the VO Pro Community, a private, professional, global community created to meet the needs of voice actors and audiobook narrators who want to take their careers to the next level.Connect with Paul• ▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube• 🆓 Free Voice Actor Resources: https://vopro.pro/freesources• 📈 Work with Paul: https://vopro.pro/workwithme• 🎧 The VO Pro Podcast: https://vopro.pro/podcast• 🎙️ Paul’s voice over website: https://paulschmidtvoice.com Upcoming Events & Resources🎉 The Great Big Voiceover Social - Saturday 7 February 2026 in Manchester Tickets are now on sale! https://greatbigvosocial.com/tickets/📍 Local Voiceover Social Groups Check out our website for local groups meeting around the UK: https://thevosocial.com/📧 Join Our Newsletter Stay up to date with all things Voiceover Social: https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/📅 Social Dates All upcoming social dates are listed at the end of the podcast episode.The Voiceover Social is hosted by Helen Bee and Rob Bee, bringing you insights, tips, and honest conversations about the voiceover industry. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join our community of voice professionals.The Voiceover Social is hosted by Helen Bee and Rob Bee, bringing you insights, tips, and honest conversations about the voiceover industry. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join our community of voice professionals.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at building the perfect voiceover home studio recording booth with the multi-talented Emily Jardine! We also catch up with Annette Rizzo from Equity's Audio Committee to find out what Equity have been up to lately.When Emily moved house, she didn't just replicate her old booth setup. Instead, she embarked on a carefully planned journey to create her dream recording space. In this episode, we dive deep into every aspect of that process, from the initial planning stages through to the finished studio.We explore why Emily decided to start from scratch rather than recreating what she already had, when she started thinking about the new booth, and the step-by-step process of bringing her booth to life. Emily generously shares the investmentinvolved (yes, actual figures!), what she's learned along the way, and what she'd do differently if she were to do it all over again. Whether you're considering building your first home studio, upgrading your current setup, or just curious about what goes into creating a professional recording space, Emily's experience offers invaluable insights. She's refreshingly honestabout the challenges, costs, and unexpected discoveries that came with the project.About Emily JardineEmily is best known to many as a coach and casting director, but did you know she's primarily a voice artist? With thousands of credits under her belt in the last 14 years, you can't switch on the TV, radio, go online or play a game these days without hearing her somewhere. Her family have becomethoroughly bored with the sound of her voice and now refer to her as 'background noise'.Emily is represented by 45 agents around the world and has production clients spanning 26 countries. Voiceover is her first love and she's thrilled she gets to spend most of her working day in the studio. Some clients include Danone, Bentley,Pantene, WhatsApp, Eurostar, Mr Muscle, University of Cambridge and LEGO.She was nominated for Female VO of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and in 2022 she won the One Voice Inspiration Award.·     Meet Elizabooth here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DNoxV1bv-QE/·     Website - https://emilyjardinevoiceovers.co.uk/·     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emily__jardine/·     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-charlotte-jardine-award-winning-english-voice-artist-and-singer-1317303b/🎉 The Great Big VoiceoverSocial - Saturday 7 February 2026 in Manchester Tickets are now on sale!📍 Local Voiceover Social Groups Check out our website for local groups meeting around the UK: https://thevosocial.com/📧 Join Our Newsletter Stay up to date with all things Voiceover Social: https://thevosocial.com/newsletter/📅 Social Dates All upcoming social dates are listed at the end of the podcast episode.·      Website: https://www.equity.org.uk/get-involved/committees/audio-committee·      Email: [email protected] The Voiceover Social is hosted by Helen Bee and Rob Bee, bringing you insights, tips, and honest conversations about the voiceover industry. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join our community of voice professionals.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Welcome to another episode of The Voiceover Social! We're your hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee, and today we're diving deep into the world of audio drama production with the incredibly talented Helen Quigley.Helen is a freelance producer making audio dramas for B7 Media with impressive credits for BBC Radio 4, including the courtroom drama Barred and the epic nine-part saga Mahabharata Now. She's currently making her directing debut with a festive-themed audio drama broadcasting on Radio 4 this Christmas Eve.What We ExploreIn this fascinating conversation, we discover Helen's journey from voiceover artist to acclaimed audio drama producer. We explore how her production experience has transformed her approach to voicing, why she chose the complex world of audiodrama over simpler voice work, and what makes a truly captivating audio drama performance.Helen shares invaluable insights about breaking into audio drama, the qualities that make voices shine in this medium, and her thoughts on the BBC's recent decision to cut audio dramas from Radio 3. We also get her top tips for anyone lookingto work in this specialised field.Helen's Impressive CreditsBeyond her BBC Radio 4 work, Helen has produced Theatre of the Damned (inspired by the birth of Grand Guignol in 1920s Paris), radio soap Greenborne, comic space opera Venna's Planet, and the moving family drama Harry's Home. For Audible, she created The Space Race docudrama and the psychological thriller The Effect. She was also co-producer and dialogue editor on Wondery+'s audio movie Unsinkable, featuring Brian Cox, John Malkovich and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.As a podcast producer, Helen creates business intelligence podcast Principal Navigations, edits The English Heritage Podcast, and produces Iceworld for the British Antarctic Survey. She made history producing some of the UK's first comedy podcasts for Comedy Central UK back in 2006.Working from her garden office and recording studio in Chelmsford under her boutique production company Soundliness, Helen launched her first in-house seriesHot Flashes: Menopause Monologues in February 2025.Connect with HelenHelen Quigley - Soundliness ·     🌐 Website: http://soundliness.co.uk ·     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hqvoice/·     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenquigley/·     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HQvoicePanic RoomThis month our question is for Helen about having a photo of yourself on your website Want to ask a question for The Panic Room? Panic Room questions are taken from our regular FREE Ask Us Anything sessions. All the details are here… Join our next Q&A session - https://b-double-e.co.uk/events/ask-us-anything/The Voiceover Social is hosted by Helen Bee and Rob Bee, bringing you insights, tips, and honest conversations about the voiceover industry. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join our community of voice professionals.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Voice Actor Rates - with Louisa GummerJoin us as we dive deep into one of the most confusing aspects of the voiceover industry with the brilliant Louisa Gummer - voiceover rates! If you've ever scratched your head wondering why VO pricing seems so complicated, or if you've struggled to work out what to charge for a job, this episode is absolutelyessential listening.Louisa brings over twenty years of professional voiceover experience to our conversation, along with her unique background combining trained acting skills, a mathematics degree, and business expertise. You might recognise her warm,authoritative voice from thousands of commercials, corporates, and documentaries - or perhaps you've heard her telling Northern Line passengers where to get off on the London Underground!What We CoverGetting Started We kick off by learning about Louisa's unusualcombination of being a trained actor, with a mathematics degree and a background in business.The Rate Revelation Ever wondered why voiceover rates seem so impossibly complicated? Louisa breaks down the history and reasoning behind our industry's pricing structure, explaining why that £200-for-an-hour's-workmentality is completely missing the point when it comes to broadcast commercials.Working Out What to Charge Louisa shares her top practical tips for calculating rates, helping you understand the factors that should influence your pricing decisions beyond just the time spent in the booth.Negotiation Know-How We tackle that dreaded phrase: "We don't have the budget." Louisa offers invaluable advice on how to handle rate negotiations whilst maintaining your professional worth.Global Perspective How do UK voiceover rates stack up against other international markets? We explore the differences and what that means for British voice talent.Resources and Guidance Finally, we point you towards the best places to get reliable rate guidance so you can price your work confidently. About Louisa GummerLouisa is an award-winning voiceover artist with over two decades in the industry. Her work spans commercials, corporates, documentaries, video games, animation,museum guides, audio dramas, audiobooks, and even announcements from MRI scanners and airplane cockpits! Born in Essex and raised across England and Wales, her neutral British English accent and warm, intelligent delivery havemade her a sought-after voice in the industry.Connect with Louisa·     Louisa’s website - https://louisagummer.com/·     Louisa’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/LouisaGummer/·     Louisa’s Instagram - https://louisagummer.com/The Voiceover Social is hosted by Helen Bee and Rob Bee, bringing you insights, tips, and honest conversations about the voiceover industry. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join our community of voice professionals.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Join hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee from B Double E as we sit down with the brilliant Lizzie Jobling for an inspiring and honest conversation about neurodiversity in the voiceover industry. Lizzie, a full-time voice artist for seven years and coach for five, opens up about her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, sharing how these experiences have shaped both her career and her approach to coaching others.In this episode, we explore the unique strengths that neurodiversity can bring to voiceover work, discuss practical strategies for managing business challenges, and celebrate the importance of representation in our industry. Lizzie's journey from discovering her neurodivergent identity to becoming aCPD-accredited coach offers valuable insights for anyone navigating similar paths.About Our GuestLizzie Jobling is a full-time voiceover artist and founder of the Voiceover Foundations course. With seven years as a full-time VO and five years as a coach, you can hear Lizzie's voice on television, radio, and even in your local supermarket. When she's not recording, she's passionate about supporting others in reaching their VO dreams.Find Lizzie at elizabethjobling.com or follow her on Instagram @that_voice_lizzie for tips, tricks, and laughs.Key Topics DiscussedPersonal Journey & Neurodiversity·      Lizzie's path into voiceover and how she got started·      Her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, and the journey of discovery·      The positive and challenging impacts of neurodiversity on her VO business·      Unique strengths that ADHD and autism bring to voiceover workCoaching & Professional Development·      What inspired Lizzie to start offering coaching·      Her recent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation and its benefits·      How neurodiversity influences her coaching approach·      Supporting neurodiverse talent in the creative industriesIndustry Insights·      Misconceptions about neurodiversity in creative fields·      The VO community's response to openness about autism and ADHD·      Game-changing strategies and tools for business management·      Advice for neurodiverse individuals considering VO careers·      Guidance for parents of neurodiverse children interested in creative pathsConnect With Lizzie·      Website: elizabethjobling.com·      Instagram: @that_voice_lizzie·      Course: Voiceover FoundationsThank you for listening to The Voiceover Social! We're always excited to connect with our community and hear your thoughts on our episodes.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

In This Episode:Join hosts Helen and Rob Bee as they chat with Anna Cass, the rising star who's taken the voiceover world by storm in just two years. Fresh from winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards, Anna shares her inspiring journey from musical theatre performer to award-winning voice actor.This episode is perfect for aspiring voice actors and those curious about breaking into the industry. Anna's authentic insights into the realities of starting a VO career, combined with her infectious enthusiasm for the craft, make this a must-listen for anyone on their own voiceover journey.About Our Guest:Anna Cass is a voice actor from Hertfordshire now based in London, with a background in acting and musical theatre. Despite being relatively new to the industry, she's already made her mark by winning 'Best Newcomer of the Year' at the One Voice Awards in May 2024. When she's not behind the mic, Anna loves travelling (she's just returned from six months exploring South and Central America!), attending music festivals, and caring for her pet turtle, Squirtle.What We Covered:Anna's transition from musical theatre to voiceover work and what initially drew her to the industryThe VO heroes and inspirations that shaped her approach to voice actingHer experience of the voiceover community and how it's welcomed newcomersThe biggest challenges she's faced in her first two years in the businessWhat winning Best Newcomer at the One Voice Awards means to her careerHer long-term goals and where she sees herself in the next decadeThe genres and types of work that excite her mostHer biggest learning moments and "lightbulb" realisations so farHow she approaches skill development through coaching and practiceThe most surprising discoveries about the VO industryEssential advice for anyone considering a career in voiceoverWebsite - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/How to find Anna:Website - https://www.annacass.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacassvoice/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-cass-718a09b8/For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.